Living low carb in an Asian world

Month: November 2016

I’m so glad the A levels are over! It’s been a long year for kid#1 and nail biting for me to see his vacillations through the year. Kid#1 is not a typical Singaporean kid. He doesn’t study at long stretches in seems to spend an inordinate amount of time dancing and watching videos when he … More Low Carb Breakfast Noodles

And now it seems that I have started an Instant Pot craze among my friends. Since I started posting Instant Pot recipes my friends have gradually been won over and I think more than 10 have already invested in their own Instant Pots. I seriously think I should be paid a commission or become a … More Instant Pot Garlic and Sherry Chicken

I have been dreaming of a little herb garden for the longest time. Unfortunately the balcony of my apartment is subject to fierce tropical sunlight and gusty winds thanks to the high floor. Only the hardiest plants survive these conditions and I have not succeeded in growing herbs successfully for the longest time. This weekend … More Low Carb Swedish Meatball Stroganoff

Are you guys tired of my Instant Pot recipes already? I’ve really been having a blast. I think I’ve pretty much figured out the pressure cooking of hearty meat dishes now and these meals are really great for Sunday nights when my kids are usually not keen on going out at night as they are … More Instant Pot Lamb Shanks

Change is the only constant. This post comes in a time of uncertainty – the American elections are ongoing and the winner of the race will be announced next week. Whether Trump or Clinton becomes the next president it is almost certain the world will change. Here in South East Asia we feel the rumbling … More Instant Pot Pulled Pork

ASIAN LOW CARB FOOD QUEST

It's Singapore. The natives are restless. They seem to think of food from the time they wake up in the morning till the wee hours of the morning. To survive this food jungle, low carbers must go on a quest to discover how to avoid traps like rice, noodles and wheat. Join me on this journey of rediscovering Asian food the low-carb way. You may yet survive this quest.